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Sunday, September 01, 2013

Nothing says Autumn like a Pumpkin Patch

For the second year in a row, South Florida families will get to experience the excitement around the change of seasons at the Coconut Grove Pumpkin Patch Festival taking place October 5 and 6 at Peacock Park. Kick-off Fall the right way at this one-of-a kind family festival from 10 am to 6 pm both days.The Festival will feature a variety of fun activities for the whole family, including a true pumpkin patch in the center of all the action with more than 5,000 pumpkins to pick from, this is 3000 more than last year. Prices for pumpkins range from $1-$15, depending on size.Included in the entrance fee ($10 for Adults; $15 for Kids 12 and Under), are unlimited kids carnival rides, the kids hay maze, a dress-your-own scarecrow village, corn stalk maze, hay ride, and on-going shows & activities on our main stage. This is different than last year, where each event was a separate charge, now it's just one charge for all! SAVE 50% ON GROUPON NOW.There is also the opportunity to decorate pumpkins right on-site ($5 per pumpkin), as well as the Pumpkin Food Court offering savory and sweet pumpkin delights such as pumpkin chili, pumpkin fritters, pumpkin ice cream, and delicious fair food, too. Plus, this year adults can enjoy a “cold one” in the Pumpkin Beer Garden!“We are absolutely thrilled to bring this one-of-a-kind event to the community,” said Vanessa Goodis, Coconut Grove Pumpkin Patch Event Director & Founder. “As a South Florida native, I never got to enjoy the seasons as a child. This event is the only place that gives families the opportunity to create long-lasting and special ‘wonderFALL’ memories!”And don’t worry about bringing a camera; they will have a professional photography station set up at the Pumpkin Patch to capture memories of your fun-filled day with the entire family.

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